Responsibilities:

Collaborate with developers and quality assurance engineers to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans.
Design and implement automated test cases and test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks, preferably Java + TestNg, Playwright and Appium.
Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects to the development team using established bug tracking systems.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality aspects of the automation tests.
Mentoring juniors and guiding them to the right direction as and when they are blocked.
Continuously improve test automation infrastructure and processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
Stay up-to-date with emerging testing technologies and methodologies, and recommend innovative approaches to improve testing practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python.
Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium/Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured or similar.
Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience with performance testing tools like Jmeter
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Good To Have:

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience working OpenAI apis in automation framework to fast track automation on-boarding

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